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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in Chicago

At Mind Body Co-op, we offer in-person DBT therapy in Chicago and virtually throughout Illinois.  We support teens and adults in building the skills needed to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve relationships. Led by certified DBT clinicians, our structured, evidence-based approach helps clients create meaningful, values-aligned change.

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based modality originally developed to support individuals experiencing chronic emotional dysregulation, self-harming behaviors, or difficulty navigating relationships. Today, DBT is widely used to treat a range of mental health conditions, including:

How DBT Works

DBT is structured around four core skill areas:

  • Mindfulness – Learning to stay present and aware without judgment

  • Distress Tolerance – Building tools to cope with crises and overwhelming emotions

  • Emotional Regulation – Understanding and managing mood shifts and emotional intensity

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness – Communicating clearly and maintaining healthy relationships

These skills are taught and practiced across individual therapy, group skills training, and collaborative care. At Mind Body Co-op, we tailor DBT programming to your goals, age, and clinical needs.

Who Can Benefit from DBT?

Our certified DBT therapists in Chicago work with:

  • Teens and young adults navigating identity, family dynamics, or school-related stress

  • Adults managing chronic mental health conditions, burnout, or relational conflict

  • Individuals recovering from trauma or self-harming behaviors

  • Clients seeking structure, stability, and long-term emotional resilience

Whether you’re struggling to regulate emotions or rebuild relationships, DBT offers a compassionate, validating path toward healing and self-mastery.

DBT at Mind Body Co-op

We offer DBT in the following formats:

  • Individual DBT Therapy – One-on-one sessions to personalize skill use and track progress

  • DBT Skills Groups – Psychoeducational and peer-supported spaces to practice DBT skills

  • Integrated Care – Collaboration with psychiatrists, dietitians, and trauma-informed therapists

All of our DBT services are grounded in a nonjudgmental, affirming approach that centers your lived experience.

Join a DBT Skills Group Today

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Group participants build community while practicing real-time applications of DBT skills. Open to teens and adults across Illinois via telehealth or in-person sessions in Chicago’s Lakeview and Loop neighborhoods.

Ready to Get Started with DBT Therapy in Chicago?

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking better tools for emotional regulation, DBT therapy at Mind Body Co-op can help. You deserve support that’s structured, validating, and personalized to your needs.